Lyra has had a kitty themed birthday party every year since she was 2 years old, per her insistence. She wanted to be a rainbow kitty when she was 3, and although I couldn’t make her wish come true, I knitted her a rainbow striped kitty, who still holds a special spot on Lyra’s bed. Lyra also loves to draw and paint – cats of course! It is no understatement to say that my girl LOVES cats!We recently added a new member to our family: Cupcake, our rag doll kitten! She is such a sweet little kitten with the brightest blue eyes. Lyra and Cupcake have become close friends. As her Mom, I couldn’t resist capturing a few moments of Lyra as she is now, at 8 years old and a lover of all things cats, with her adorable kitten. Lyra also has a newfound interest in reading. I am so proud of her!I can already see glimpses of the young woman she will one day be. But, one day at a time.No rush, right? 😛